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If a noun ends in a consonant plus y, form the plural by swapping the y for ies.
|  | abilities | The course is suitable for pupils of all abilities. | 
|  | berries | We picked berries off the bush in autumn. | 
|  | briberies | The guard was infamous for taking briberies. | 
|  | calories | Skimmed milk has less calories than semi-skimmed milk. | 
|  | cavities | The dentist filled my cavities. | 
|  | discoveries | The inventor was known for her many discoveries. | 
|  | faculties | The student's critical faculties were sharp. | 
|  | galaxies | Do you know how many galaxies there are in the universe? | 
|  | hierarchies | I was surprised to discover hierarchies and snobberies were still so widespread. | 
|  | ladies | Many prominent ladies and gentlemen were present at the event. | 
|  | lorries | There were many lorries on the road. | 
|  | matrimonies | Some matrimonies are successful, other less so. | 
|  | nannies | Our child had several nannies when growing up. | 
|  | obscurities | I searched the text for obscurities. | 
|  | parties | I have been invited to two parties this weekend. | 
|  | possibilities | I considered both possibilities. | 
|  | quarries | They are mining in the quarries. | 
|  | realities | He needs to face the realities of adulthood. | 
|  | rosaries | My mother has two rosaries. | 
|  | sanctities | The sites are sanctities and must be respected. | 
 Spelling Practice: -ies plurals
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 Spelling Games: -ies plurals
 Spelling Games: -ies pluralsMake learning enjoyable with engaging spelling games.
 Autumn Anagram
Autumn Anagram
A spelling game for Autumn!
 
 
 Egg Hunt
Egg Hunt
Crack the eggs!

 Word Search, small
 Word Search, small
The classic English word game.
 
  
  
 Spooky spelling
Spooky spelling
A spelling game for Halloween!
 
 
 Against the Clock
 Against the Clock
Spelling 'against the clock'.
 
  
 
 Mayan Temple
Mayan Temple
Try the temple spelling puzzle.
 
 
 Monkey Business
Monkey Business
It's bananas!
 
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 Printable Activities: -ies plurals
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 Handwriting Practice: -ies plurals
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